There are certain places in the world that take your breath away. The Great Barrier Reef is one of those places. Internationally recognised as the world's largest and healthiest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef provides world-class experiences at a world-class destination. How to get there: Stretching over 2,300 kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef is easily accessed from the Queensland coast including Port Douglas, Cairns, Townsville, Airlie Beach, Seventeen Seventy and Bundaberg. Way...  read more

Every wanted to see the Australian wildlife in it's natural environment, not at a zoo or a wildlife park, but just as they are meant to be.... then look no further Kangaroo Island is the place you need to go.... Meet native animals in pristine natural settings on Kangaroo Island, easily accessible from Adelaide. See sea lions in their habitat at Seal Bay and little penguins waddling to shore in Penneshaw. Then discover the island's rugged adventure landscapes and blissful beaches. Hike Hanson...  read more

Spring is a popular season for many people, a great time for a holiday break, and for the flora enthusiasts, the perfect period to experience and enjoy the wild flower season throughout Australia. It is not just the wetter regions of Australia that have beautiful floral display, contrary to some beliefs, the arid heart of Central Australia can also put on a beautiful spring wildflower show. For those in the know, the word is out that the 'Red Centre' is one of the most perfect places to vi...  read more

New Zealand has stepped back into the role of Middle-earth and the realm of mythical creatures as filming finally gets underway on The Hobbit - one of the biggest Kiwi movies ever to be made. Cameras began rolling at Sir Peter Jackson's Stone Street Studios in Wellington today (21.3.11) and in other secret locations around the country, after what has been a challenging path for the famous director and his next epic movie venture. Finally the famous actors who'll play hobbits, elves, dwarfs...  read more

Fijian food has a wonderful mix of the spicy curries that are influenced by the Indian people and the coconut, fish, sweet potato, cassava and other vegetables that the Fijians bring to the culture. Over time this food has developed and evolved to the current mix of flavours we experience now. The people are extremely talented and are able to cater for their large families with very basic equipment and supplies. They often just have a gas hob, a large basic pot with no handle, spoon, bowl and...  read more

In Hollywood, the name New Zealand now shares star billing with the likes of Sir Anthony Hopkins, Naomi Watts, Kiefer Sutherland, Tom Cruise and Sir Ian McKellen. Over the past decade, the country's reputation has developed as the perfect backdrop for some of Hollywood's finest movies. Films like The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, River Queen, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Whale Rider, and The Last Samurai are casting the spotlight on New Zealand's breathtaking scenery. Director And...  read more

Least explored of the Society Islands, Huahine is a happy, peaceful place, where the traditional Polynesian way of life continues in spectacular scenery that rivals any on Moorea or Bora Bora, Huahine is actually two islands basking in one lagoon, encircled by a coral necklace. On its shores, coconut palms sprout in untamed profusion, separated from the sea by a narrow band of powdery white sand. Considered to be the cradle of ancient Polynesian culture, Huahine is also home to many of Polynesia...  read more